Celebrating Achievement: Northside Partnership Challenger Programme Graduation 2026

Celebrating Achievement: Northside Partnership Challenger Programme Graduation 2026

 

On Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, at 7.00pm, Dublin City University (DCU) played host to an inspiring and memorable milestone event—the Northside Partnership Challenger Programme Graduation. The evening brought together students, families, educators, and community partners to celebrate the hard work, growth, and achievements of this year’s Challenger participants.

A Warm Welcome and Reflection

Proceedings began with a slideshow showcasing highlights from across the year’s Challenger activities. The images captured the spirit of the programme: curiosity,

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Challenger Graduation Sees Coolock Native Win the Dr. Lorcán Ó hÓbáin Award

Challenger Graduation Sees Coolock Native Win the Dr. Lorcán Ó hÓbáin Award

The Dr. Lorcán Ó hÓbáin Educational Excellence Award was presented to Chloe Kennedy, a Coolock native and graduate of Northside Partnership’s Challenger programme, by the late Dr. Ó hÓbáin’s wife, Anne Morris, at the Challenger Graduation on 21st June. Chloe is a 1st year student in Maynooth College studying Irish & Law and was a Challenger student from 2014-2020.  

“Challenger was an integral part of my secondary level education and without it I don’t believe I would be where I am now.

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Challenger Opens Doors To Education

Minister Joe O’Brien today (21st October 2020) launched The Challenger Resource Manual, a framework which details the approach that is needed to promote success in education for young people in Darndale and the surrounding area. 

Just 6% of people in some of the areas where the Challenger Programme is delivered progress to third level education, a stark contrast to the 61% progression in nearby Drumcondra (2016 Census). 

This is the environment in which Northside Partnership created The Challenger Programme.

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